Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 21 at 5:29PM CDT until June 21 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 529 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Flat Rock, or 8
miles north of Lawrenceville, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Russellville around 540 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Birds.
Instruction:
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
Area Description:
Crawford, IL; Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov